Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are the smallest cell type in the blood. Other major blood components include plasma, white blood cells, and red blood cells. The primary function of platelets is to aid in the blood clotting process. When activated, these cells adhere to one another to block the flow of blood from damaged blood vessels.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. A Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is a non-need based, low-interest loan with flexible repayment options. It is available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Unsubsidized loans are a type of Direct Student Loan available to qualifying students. Unsubsidized means that the student borrower is responsible for the interest charged on the loan during the in-school and grace periods. A borrower may choose to pay the interest as it is charged each month or allow it to be added to the outstanding principal.